Artists

A Kerala State Award-winning virtuoso, Gayatri Asokan evolved from a prolific playback star to a soulful Ghazal and Hindustani master, bridging Southern classicism with Northern poetic depth.

Hariharan is a Padma Shri-winning vocalist excelling in bhajan, classical, and fusion music. With 15,000+ songs in 10+ languages, he’s a National Film Award recipient and Colonial Cousins co-founder

Sarang Sambhare, a tabla artist from Sangli, is a disciple of Padma Shri Pt. Tulsidas Borkar. He accompanies Hindustani classical concerts and holds an engineering degree.

Parimal Chakraborty is a tabla virtuoso with 25+ years of global performances, featuring at major Hindustani classical festivals and collaborating with top artists. His work spans concerts, film

Omkar Dadarkar is a Hindustani classical vocalist known for khayal. Trained by parents and gurus like Manik Verma and Ulhas Kashalkar, he presents the Gwalior tradition with clarity and depth.

Debasmita Bhattacharya is a sarod player of the Senia Shahjahanpur Gharana, trained by her father and Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta. She performs globally, teaches, and promotes Indian classical music.

Prafulla Bhattacharya is a Hindustani classical tabla player trained since age 7 under Vasant Vishnupurikar, Ustad Alla Rakha Khan, Zakir Hussain, Arvind Mulgaonkar, and Suresh Talwalkar. An All

Alok Lahiri is a senior Hindustani sarod maestro of the Maihar Gharana, trained under multiple gurus. Winner of the 1975 AIR President’s Gold Medal, he performs, composes, and teaches globally.

Kaleeshabi Mahaboob is a classical Indian nadaswaram artist.

Manasvini Ramachandran is a Bharatanatyam dancer, conservator, and researcher blending art, science, and heritage. Trained under Smt. Revathi Ramachandran, she holds degrees in biotech, dance (MFA)

Sarah Sangeetha, a Switzerland-born Bharatanatyam dancer, trained from age six, debuted in 2009. She holds an MA from Mysore and studied Natyashastra under Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam. Since 2013, she

Bhaskar Chandavarkar (1936–2009) was a sitarist, composer, and FTII faculty member. He blended Hindustani and Western music, scored films/plays, and won Sangeet Natak Akademi and National Film Awards.

D. K. Pattammal (1919–2009) was a leading 20th-century Carnatic vocalist, part of the female trinity with M.S. Subbulakshmi and M.L. Vasanthakumari. She expanded women’s roles in concerts, renowned

Amarnath (1924–1996) was a Hindustani classical vocalist, composer, and disciple of Ustad Amir Khan. He enriched khayal and tarana, composed under Miturang, and worked as a teacher and AIR composer.

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Rampur–Sahaswan Gharana, was known for his raga mastery and traditional gayaki. A Padma awardee, he trained generations of singers.

Sri Ashok Mukherjee is a tabla accompanist associated with Hindustani classical music performances. He is performing at the Dharohar Classical Evening alongside Padmashri Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar...

Gourab Chatterjee is a Hindustani classical vocalist and harmonium player trained by Agra Gharana gurus and ITC Sangeet Research Academy. Known for solo and accompaniment work.

Brajeswar Mukherjee is a Hindustani classical vocalist trained by his parents, Sri Asit Roy, and Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty. Known for raga mastery, he performs in concerts, radio, and albums.

Subhajyoti Guha is a Kolkata-based tabla artist trained by his father and Pandit Sankha Chatterjee. An AIR ‘A’ Grade artist, he has won awards from AIR, Dover Lane, and West Bengal State Academy.

Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar (1929–1990), a 19th-gen Dagar dhrupad exponent, revived the rudra veena as a solo instrument. Trained by his father, he mastered slow raga development and microtonal

Ustad Bismillah Khan, born Qamaruddin in Bihar, elevated the shehnai from rituals to classical concerts. Trained in Varanasi, his mastery and emotional depth made him a Hindustani legend. Performed

Ustad Zakir Hussain (b. 1951, Mumbai), son of Ustad Alla Rakha, is a globally renowned tabla virtuoso, composer, and percussionist. Trained from age seven, he’s celebrated for rhythmic mastery

Gangubai Hangal (1913–2009) was an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist of the Kirana gharana, known for her deep, powerful voice. Trained by Sawai Gandharva, she overcame social barriers to master

Narasimhan Ravikiran is a Carnatic musician and composer, renowned for his chitravina mastery. Born in Mysore, he trained under his father and vocalists, gaining global acclaim. Creator of

Abida Parveen, born in Larkana, is a globally acclaimed Sufi singer trained by her father. Over 50 years, she mastered kafi, ghazal, and qawwali, known for her intense vocals. Honored with

Shafqat Amanat Ali, a Pakistani vocalist from the Patiala Gharana’s 7th generation, blends classical music with modern styles. Known for Fuzön’s *Saagar* and Bollywood hits like *Mitwa*, he remains a

Badar Ali Khan, a Pakistani qawwali singer from Pakpattan, gained fame from the 1980s. Born into a qawwali family, his albums were released in Pakistan, the UK, and India.

Sakshi Ashok is a Bharatanatyam dancer trained by Mithun Shyam. She performs classical, devotional, and storytelling pieces solo and in ensembles at cultural and temple events.

Shreyas Nair is a Bharatanatyam dancer trained by Gurus Parshwanath S. Upadhye, Adithya P.V., and Shruti Gopal. He has performed at the Spirit of Youth Festival and presented solo works like Lahari.

Nisha BK is a Bengaluru-based Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer. She creates narrative solo works using classical vocabulary, often exploring mythological themes like in *Rāma Ennabārade?*.